Walking a worker

Is it ok to take a working dog for walks outside their fenced perimeter or would that encourage them to stray off. Or to take them in the car with you to town?
Or are they best left to be with the flock all the time.


Comments for Walking a worker

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

Mar 29, 2020
Rating
starstarstarstarstar
The world
by: Donna

I don't see why not. They need to get a new look out on the world. Of course, take them to town in the car. They need to get used to the car and enjoy it for those times they may need a vet although, I suspect, a vet comes to your farm. But, it's a nice change for them.

The working dogs need a break. If it's much livestock to look after, two dogs minimum are needed so one dog can take a break, anyways. It all depends on how many predators are out there, and how big the land is, how many hills and how many animals they look after as to how many dogs you need.

Would you want to be on the job 24/7?

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Great Pyrenees Questions.






Breaking News

  1. Courtesy Posting - Oso

    Apr 13, 26 07:10 AM

    Handsome Oso is looking for a new family due to allergies in the family. They are devastated to have to let him go. DoB: April 28th, 2023 Location: New

    Read More

  2. Hardy

    Apr 09, 26 07:59 AM

    *ADOPTED* Hardy Location: Acton, ON DOB: Approx. January 2025 (we think he is older though) Single-family home required. Minimum 5-foot securely fenced

    Read More

  3. Whalen

    Apr 06, 26 01:24 PM

    DOB: late Sept 2023 (don’t know for sure) rescued Dec 2023 Location: Norwood Ontario Name: Whalen Single dwelling detached home with a securely fenced

    Read More

  4. Willie

    Apr 03, 26 10:39 AM

    DOB: late Sept 2023 (don’t know for sure) rescued Dec 2023 Location: Norwood Ontario Name: Willie Single dwelling home with a securely fenced yard

    Read More

  5. Bo

    Apr 03, 26 10:32 AM

    DOB: late Sept 2023 (don’t know for sure) rescued Dec 2023 Location: Acton, Ontario Name: Bo Single dwelling detached home with a securely fenced

    Read More

  6. Flocon

    Mar 29, 26 05:13 PM

    *ADOPTED* DOB: Approx. Jan. 26, 2025 (don’t know for sure) rescued Jan. 2026 Location: Acton, Ontario Maybe this is the boy with whom you an enjoy

    Read More

  7. Courtesy Post - Sarge

    Jan 20, 26 01:13 PM

    *STAYING IN THE FAMILY* Courtesy Post - Sarge Location: Mount Albert, Ontario DoB: Unknown 2023 Required: He is comfortable around livestock, but

    Read More

  8. Ronnie

    Nov 22, 25 06:20 AM

    *Adopted* Location: Acton, ON DOB: 9-years-old This big sweetheart went to foster and was soon adopted before we got him posted. From the shelter:

    Read More